Landscape Architect - Landscape Architecture Job in Oxford, Oxfordshire - £45,000 - £55,000

Shape sustainable, people-focused places within a creative employee-owned practice offering flexibility and strong benefits

Job Summary

Landscape Architect Job Oxford offers an opportunity to join a collaborative and design-led landscape architecture practice. Based in Oxford, this landscape architecture role focuses on delivering masterplanning, public realm and regeneration projects across the UK.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of sustainable, people-focused environments, working across multiple project stages from concept through to completion. The role involves preparing design proposals, coordinating with stakeholders and supporting project delivery within a creative studio environment.

Landscape Architect Job Oxford provides exposure to diverse project types while supporting professional development and chartership progression. This position suits a landscape architect seeking to develop their design, technical and collaborative skills within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

About the Company

This established landscape architecture consultancy has over four decades of experience delivering projects that connect people and place. Operating across multiple UK studios, the organisation works on a broad portfolio including masterplanning, regeneration and public realm schemes.

The practice is employee-owned, fostering a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration and long-term commitment to quality outcomes. Teams are encouraged to innovate, maintain strong design principles and deliver sustainable solutions across all projects.

The studio environment supports professional development, knowledge sharing and career progression. This opportunity is presented through Hunter Dunning recruitment services, supporting candidates seeking growth within the landscape architecture sector.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to landscape design, public realm and masterplanning projects across multiple project stages.
• Develop creative and sustainable design solutions that respond to environmental and community needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated and high-quality project outcomes.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, visualisations and reports to support project development and approvals.
• Present design proposals clearly to clients and stakeholders, responding to feedback and project requirements.
• Support project management activities including programme coordination, resource planning and delivery tracking.
• Assist in client engagement and business development activities to support project opportunities and growth.
• Ensure compliance with relevant planning policies, environmental standards and design guidelines.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum two years professional experience working as a landscape architect within a UK practice environment.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute.
• Strong design and technical skills supported by proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modelling tools.
• Experience working across multiple project stages from concept design through to delivery and implementation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of UK planning processes, landscape design principles and sustainable development practices.
• Ability to manage workload effectively while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
• Enthusiastic approach to learning, development and contributing to a collaborative studio environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience and professional capability.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting a balanced approach between office and home working.
• Profit share scheme as part of an employee-owned business supporting long-term financial reward.
• Private health insurance with wellbeing incentives supporting employee health and engagement.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and wellbeing resources.
• Enhanced parental leave policies supporting maternity, paternity and shared parental responsibilities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional benefits including sabbatical opportunities and volunteering days.

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role is ideal for a landscape architect looking to develop their career within a creative and purpose-driven practice. It suits individuals who are passionate about designing sustainable environments and contributing to meaningful projects that enhance communities. Candidates should enjoy collaborative working, engaging with stakeholders and developing innovative design solutions.

The position will appeal to those seeking professional growth, flexibility and involvement in a diverse project portfolio. Landscape Architect Job Oxford is particularly suited to individuals who value design quality, environmental responsibility and working within an employee-owned organisation that supports long-term career development.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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Landscape Architect Job in Oxford – Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref: 1287161 )